Track Machines and other various Network Rail liveried Motorised Rolling-Stock.
1st October 2007

These rather interesting pieces of machinery are found all over the rail system and are pretty much ignored.However they do form an integral part of the modern rail scene and so deserve a little recognition.This gallery will include anything that is sponsored by Network Rail ----so quite a few surprises!!!!!

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Unidentified
Unidentified "NR Stone-Blower" rumbles away from Westbury on the B@H past the Cement-Works.No identifiable markings anywhere?..28 april 2009..
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Named
Named "Eddie King" this Track-M/C DR73905 swoops through the bends at Wolfhall on the B&H heading back towards Reading.Less than a hour earlier was going in opposite direction so presume it reversed possibly at the Woodborough Loops..24 march 2009.
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Whilst waiting at Charfield-Loops for
Whilst waiting at Charfield-Loops for "6B13" to appear this was recorded heading north---DR73920 in a rather fetching yellow!... 2 weeks ago my last attempt here for a "60" was a failure.Then a suicide at Cam&Dursley,This time train was a failure at Whitland when it hit something on the line,3rd time lucky perhaps?..23 march 2009..
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Colas
Colas "Track Machines" DR76601 Olwen/DR92377/KFA 93446 stands in the compound of the training school at Westerleigh.Expect reason 56301 was there as well is this is to be towed away to destination "unknown" in the next few days..14 march 2009..
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Despite the appalling light could not resist getting a shot of this unique class-150 unit designated as 950001.It runs around the country on lesser lines acting as a
Despite the appalling light could not resist getting a shot of this unique class-150 unit designated as 950001.It runs around the country on lesser lines acting as a "track assessment unit"for Network-Rail.Seen at Clink nr Frome on "2Z08" Weymouth to Westbury..12 december 2008..
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Leaf-fall season now upon us.Here is seen MPV
Leaf-fall season now upon us.Here is seen MPV "Leaf Buster/Water Cannon" DR98977 approaching Eastleigh from the Southampton direction..13 october 2008..
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A pair of immaculate but these days largely redundant Snow-Ploughs sit in Barton-Hill Depot in Bristol waiting for the call to Duty.Plough numbers are ADB965209 and ADB965231..25 september 2008..
A pair of immaculate but these days largely redundant Snow-Ploughs sit in Barton-Hill Depot in Bristol waiting for the call to Duty.Plough numbers are ADB965209 and ADB965231..25 september 2008..
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Colas Company liveried(Similar to the Colas 47's) Track M/c DR73806 named
Colas Company liveried(Similar to the Colas 47's) Track M/c DR73806 named "Karine" heads west through Newport on a transfer move..23 september 2008..
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Parked in the
Parked in the "Ditch" at Westbury waiting to depart back to Taunton.The HOBC end unit "DR92286" and the train engine 66512..30 june 2008..
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Amey Track m/c DR73108 passing through Frome area,destination unknown?..14 april 2008
Amey Track m/c DR73108 passing through Frome area,destination unknown?..14 april 2008
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Amey-Infrastructure machine DR73920 rumbles through Berkley-Marsh nr Frome on a transfer move from Westbury probably to Taunton..10 april 2008..
Amey-Infrastructure machine DR73920 rumbles through Berkley-Marsh nr Frome on a transfer move from Westbury probably to Taunton..10 april 2008..
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Plasser & Theurer Track-Machine DR73115 coupled with DR77805 of the same manufacturer runs through Berkley nr Frome at a steady 30mph heading probably for Taunton..18 february 2008..
Plasser & Theurer Track-Machine DR73115 coupled with DR77805 of the same manufacturer runs through Berkley nr Frome at a steady 30mph heading probably for Taunton..18 february 2008..
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Strange looking piece of Infrastructure-Mtce-Equipment this,DR79263/DR79273 slows towards its destination of Swindon down yard.After a bit of research this piece of kit appears to be a
Strange looking piece of Infrastructure-Mtce-Equipment this,DR79263/DR79273 slows towards its destination of Swindon down yard.After a bit of research this piece of kit appears to be a "Harsco Track Technologies" RGH-20c Switch & Crossing Grinder.So now you know!..29 january 2008..
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Seco-Rail Track-Machine DR75407 rolls into Westbury on 6J84,Tavictock Junction to Swindon transfer move.Quite a journey for such a machine!Note the livery is very similar(complete with crash-helmets) to that now worn by the
Seco-Rail Track-Machine DR75407 rolls into Westbury on 6J84,Tavictock Junction to Swindon transfer move.Quite a journey for such a machine!Note the livery is very similar(complete with crash-helmets) to that now worn by the "Colas2" class 47's..25 january 2008..
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Plasser Track-Machine DR73111 carrying the name
Plasser Track-Machine DR73111 carrying the name"Reading Panel" runs through Hawkeridge heading down the line towards Trowbridge,destination unknown..17 december 2007..
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Ex-Class 101 unit now operated by Railtrack out and about on the B&H seen passing Colthrop Crossing east of Newbury.This unit due for the chop at end of December because of  the lack of otmr equipment which is a requirement from 2008 onwards..06 october 2007..
Ex-Class 101 unit now operated by Railtrack out and about on the B&H seen passing Colthrop Crossing east of Newbury.This unit due for the chop at end of December because of the lack of otmr equipment which is a requirement from 2008 onwards..06 october 2007..
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Met-Camm 101---901002
Met-Camm 101---901002"Lab19-Iris2" runs past Colthrop-Crossing during its day long outing on the B&H.Judging by its pathings,was probably checking out all the crossovers between Reading and Westbury..06 november 2007..
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Unidentified multiple-unit type machine stands in the siding on the down side of Woodborough Loops on the B&H.Meanwhile 59104 pulls out of the loop with the 07:12 Merehead-Acton 7A09 morning jumbo. Oh yes! that is me leaning out of the window of the 59.Managed to blag a cab ride from Westbury to Acton.Thank you very much Robin from Mendip-Rail(Photography by Mark Few--skiving off work as usual!!!!)..29 september 2005..
Unidentified multiple-unit type machine stands in the siding on the down side of Woodborough Loops on the B&H.Meanwhile 59104 pulls out of the loop with the 07:12 Merehead-Acton 7A09 morning jumbo. Oh yes! that is me leaning out of the window of the 59.Managed to blag a cab ride from Westbury to Acton.Thank you very much Robin from Mendip-Rail(Photography by Mark Few--skiving off work as usual!!!!)..29 september 2005..
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Carillion operated 77319 heads up the B&H towards Reading from Westbury past Westbury Cement Works..19 october 2007..
Carillion operated 77319 heads up the B&H towards Reading from Westbury past Westbury Cement Works..19 october 2007..
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Bit of an oddball this.Known as the
Bit of an oddball this.Known as the "EUrail-Scout" Plasser UFM160 2 car infrastructure monitering DMU (99970/99971) roams the network doing analysis work on track etc.Seen passing through Southampton near the freightliner terminal at Maritime on a bright summers day..02 june 2006..
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73901 operated by Carillion runs through Clink nr Frome on an unidentified transfer move..10 august 2007..
73901 operated by Carillion runs through Clink nr Frome on an unidentified transfer move..10 august 2007..
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DR73111 rolls over Fairwood Farm Crossing nr Westbury on a nice summers day..10 august 2007..
DR73111 rolls over Fairwood Farm Crossing nr Westbury on a nice summers day..10 august 2007..
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DR77903 trundles through Bunns Lane near Frome heading towards Taunton..29 may 2007..
DR77903 trundles through Bunns Lane near Frome heading towards Taunton..29 may 2007..
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DR72957,also known as the
DR72957,also known as the "Lorum Rail Grinder" sits in the refuge siding next to Westbury Power-Box in between duties..23 february 2005..
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